§ Mr. HefferTo ask the Secretary of State for Foriegn and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made, in the light of the expected duration of the case and the volume of evidence, of the adequacy of legal aid available in Belgium to assist the lawyers acting for the defendants extradited in the Heysel stadium case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorThe Belgium authorities have appointed lawyers to represent the detainees. British legal aid is not available oversees. British consular officers continue to monitor the case closely.